It is the time of the year when it is raining almost every day. The rainy weather and the freezing air con of my office gave me the urge to have something warm and soupy for my lunch. Intended to have my lunch at soup spoon but was held back by the long queue that was forming up outside the restaurant. Then i spotted Menya Musashi which was just directly opposite soup spoon and since it was still quite empty, decided to have my lunch there. The soup of the ramen is too salty and oily to my preference. It came with only one pathetic piece of Cha Shu with a piece of Seaweed and a soft boiled egg. I think aijsen ramen seems to taste better. Came as a side together with the Ramen. The cuttlefish was abit too tough and chewy. It does have a mild taste of curry. The only good thing was that it was served piping hot.

Hidden among a few block of HDB flats in MacPherson, Scrummy Grill & BBQ is offering western cuisine at very affordable prices.

Within a few minutes walk from Tai Seng MRT, the restaurant had a very homely and cosy feel. You would able to see a wall full with pieces of cute drawings. My wife and i enjoyed the decor very much. We really felt like having dinner at home. Mushroom Soup ($3.90) It was a bit watery compared to those normal cream of mushroom soup. However, it had a very strong mushroom flavor. You could see and taste the bits of diced mushrooms and fresh mushrooms while drinking the soup! Tortilla Chips with Salsa Sauce ($2.50) A recommendation by the waiting staff. According to him, the salsa sauce was home made and indeed it was. It was kind of sourish and with a little bit of spiciness. There were bits of diced tomatoes and capsicums in the sauce and it added on to the texture while eating it together with the tortilla chips. Simply appetizing! Basey Salmon ($9.90) 3 sticks of juicy & tender salmon belly which was grilled perfectly. The surface might be a bit charred from the grilling, the salmon still remains its softness and juiciness. It also had a mild taste of herbs. You can choose either Pasta or Pancetta Rice together with the fresh salad as sides. The Pancetta Rice is a must try. The texture was not too soft nor hard. In fact, it was quite chewy and comes with a mild taste of saltiness from the pancetta. Rib Eye Steak ($15.90) Perfectly grilled to my preference (I requested for medium), the rib eye steak was juicy and tender despite of the slightly charred surface. The black pepper sauce was very tasty and compliments the steak (Just that it was a little bit to spicy. So for those who cannot take spicy stuff, you may wish to go for their brown sauce). The sides which consists of boiled vegetables and mashed potato. The mashed potato was soft and had a buttery taste.

Verdict: The food was great and the service was really good (They do not charge GST & service charge!). With the homely decor and surroundings, it is definitely a place to recommend to friends and family!

PS: They are running a promotion (15% off all ala cart items) . Simply just flash the coupon on your mobile (which you could find in their listing on OpenRice Website) to enjoy the discount like I did!

Located at the basement of Anchorvale Community Centre, Brewbaker's Kitchen & Bar will be the choice if you are looking for a quiet and serene environment to dine in or for gathering. It might seem a bit out of the way but it is actually quite accessible. You may choose to take the LRT (to Farmway Station ) or a taxi ( just about 5 mins ride) from SengKang MRT Station. New signboard spotted! This is not the first time that I patronized this restaurant. In fact, I was here quite a number of times when they are still serving the old menu (about the same as those offered in Jack's Place. Well , they are both from JP Pepperdine Group anyway). Now, Brewbaker's had revamped their menu which offers Japanese Western Fusion cuisine. I would suggest to sit at the alfresco area as the restaurant is just situated next to the Punggol River which you will enjoy cool breeze and the view of the river which my wife and I did. Lobster Soup ($5.80++) One of the creamiest soups that I had and with flakes of lobster flesh, the soup had a very strong "prawny" taste and the garlic bread that came with it really supplement the soup well! BBQ N.Z Beef Ribs ($21.00++) Served with salad and potato wedges, this huge meaty beef ribs is really a must try for meat lovers. Marinated with BBQ sauce and grilled to perfection, the meat was still very tender & juicy despite of the charred surface. It also has a sweet aftertaste which i supposed it was due to the BBQ sauce. The portion was quite huge and I would recommend 2 persons to share if you are not a big eater like I am.Carbonara Udon ($12.60++) This is kind of an east meet west fusion dish. Instead of using the normal pasta, it was cooked with Japanese udon which was much thicker and spongy ( which adds on to the texture), together with bits of bacon, strips of crab sticks and a sunny side up. The carbonara sauce was rich and creamy but not too overwhelming. If you like it spicy, i would suggest that you add the Japanese Chilli pepper and it tasted really good!

Overall, the food was good and service from the service crew was prompt. However, what I enjoyed most was the serene atmosphere away from the bustling city that greatly enhanced my dining experience!

Was craving for something to warm my stomach on a cold rainy day, 1st time that came into my mind was a bowl of warm hearty soup. Since i am working in orchard, decided to make my way down to Soup spoon located at the basement of ION Beef Goulash - My all time favourite. A bowl of warm thick soup which was filled with diced potatoes, carrots, celery and capsicum. Caesar chicken mushroom wrap - Quite bland, but not too bad. It was filled with some diced chicken and vegetables.

The restaurant had been here since my childhood days (at least 20 years?). Used to visit this place with my parents quite often when i am still a kid.. Brought my wife for dinner. Ordered the rib eye steak & fish n chips. Served in a sizzling hot plate, the steak was tender,juicy  and the black pepper sauce goes well with it. No doubt still a place for good steak but the Fish n chips is quite normal though.